How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Charleston?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Charleston start from $477. The average price for this train route is around $481. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Charleston?

The average train ride duration from San Diego to Charleston is 2d 15h, covering a distance of 2019 miles (3256 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 15h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego to Charleston route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Charleston?

The earliest train departs from San Diego to Charleston at 2:01pm. And the latest train departs at 4:10pm.

Train San Diego to Charleston from $364 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Charleston on January 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 15h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	Cheapest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 15h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	Fastest
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 15h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 15h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	No tags
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 15h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Charleston on January 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 13h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	CheapestFastest
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 13h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 13h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 13h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 13h	8:31am	Charleston, WV	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:02 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $226, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

2019 milesDistance

81kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$226 - $433	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$477 - $623	Average Duration2d 15h	CO₂ emissions 296kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5727 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $402

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Charleston start from $477. The average price for this train route is around $481. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Charleston?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to Charleston is 2d 15h, covering a distance of 2019 miles (3256 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to Charleston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Charleston?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to Charleston at 2:01pm. And the latest train departs at 4:10pm.

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $364

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $364 to $1,887 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $364 which is on 2026-01-14.